5:19 904 d2l.laurentian.ca Quiz 3 0:31:10 elapsed Effectors in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) would include the a) brain b) spinal cord c) cardiac muscle d) skeletal muscles e) both c) and d) are correct Question 44 (1 point) \( \checkmark \) Saved

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) primarily controls involuntary functions in the body, and one of its key effectors is indeed cardiac muscle. This is because the ANS regulates heart rate and blood pressure through sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways, ensuring your heart beats just right whether you’re relaxed or in a pinch. In contrast, skeletal muscles are controlled by the somatic nervous system, which dictates voluntary movements. So, while skeletal muscles are essential for action, they are not effectors of the ANS! That leaves cardiac muscle standing tall as a proud effector of the autonomic system.